Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group, performs an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. These recent leading cast members of the Tony-award winning musical The Jersey Boys deliver an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear Doo-Wop, Motown, old time Rock’n Roll and all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Four Seasons and many others. Watch for them in March on PBS for the release of their first televised concert.

$40.00

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Latin Grammy-winner Pablo Ziegler, the pre-eminent living member of Astor Piazzolla’s groundbreaking ensemble, leads a quartet featuring piano, bandoneon, cello and double bass in exquisite arrangements of his own compositions as well as the music of tango legends like J.C. Cobian and Piazzolla. The Ziegler Classical Tango Quartet breathes with nuance and refinement, at once subtle and utterly expressive of the passion of tango.

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Since the release of their 1963 ground-breaking album, this virtuosic a cappella group has performed around the world. The current London-based line-up of young and talented singers retains the unmistakable sound that has defined the art form: vocal agility and amazing close harmonies. They offer a variety of music from across the spectrum of classical, jazz, Latin, pop and rock, all accompanied by their own vocal rhythm section. They have released 50 recordings and won five Grammy Awards

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Wildlife expert, co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom and environmental conservationist Peter Gros shares his exciting animal world, travel experiences and timeless tales. He highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers while introducing friendly exotic animals to audience members, and telling inspirational stories dealing with issues of conservation, travel and wildlife filming. Peter’s fascinating stories have been thrilling and educating audiences across the country. See amazing live animals up close on the Amp stage.

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The North Carolina Dance Theatre in Residence presents an evening of intimate dance and music. Associate Artistic Director, Mark Diamond will be joined by sensational dancers and world premiere choreography…and always a special surprise. An evening to savor the collaboration of dance and music.

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Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall has become the toast of the international jazz scene since the release of her 1993 debut album Steppin’ Out. Her album, When I Look In Your Eyes, won a Grammy in 1999 for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. In 2002, she won three Juno Awards (Canada’s highest music honor) for her album The Book of Love. She is known for her relaxed and intimate singing style through her interpretations of jazz standards, original works with husband Elvis Costello and her 2009 bossa nova album Quiet Nights.

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Internationally acclaimed The Raleigh Ringers returns to Chautauqua. Since its founding in 1994 in Raleigh, N.C., the advanced community handbell choir has performed in 34 states and several cities on tours in France. They produced a holiday concert DVD which has aired on more that 250 public television stations in 44 states. Their dazzling concerts present unique handbell arrangements of sacred, secular and popular music. Watching this amazing group of performers play the handbells is true choreography in motion

$18.00


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Vocal Trash has been described as “STOMP” with vocals and dance, and “GLEE” with a kick! An electrifying performance of tight a cappella harmonies, industrial style drumming, and award winning break-dancing will delight all ages. Vocal Trash has been recycling for over a decade and incorporating green into every show way before green was hip. Part street performers, part recycling gurus, these seven members make reuse fun for “kids” of all ages. Recycle your imagination with Vocal Trash!

$18.00


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Host Christopher O’Riley

For the past decade, “From The Top” on National Public Radio has been the preeminent showcase for America’s best young musicians. Hosted by Christopher O’Riley and featuring the passion, dedication and personal stories of outstanding young classical musicians, the show reaches more than 700,000 loyal listeners on over 200 stations each week. The Chautauqua Amphitheater will be the site of a live taping for fall 2012 broadcast of this “contemporary culture’s feel-good success story.”

$40.00

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North Carolina Dance Theatre in Residence presents an exciting evening of Pas de Deux ranging from the classical to the contemporary.

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2012 will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1962 release of the first album of Peter, Paul and Mary. Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey are taking this timeless music on the road to share their iconic folk songs and memories of their colleague Mary Travers who passed away in 2009. Their legacy continues to inspire, because theirs is a music and message of activism and hope. Share the joys of “Puff, The Magic Dragon,” “Blowin’ in the Wind and “If I Had a Hammer” with every generation of Chautauquans.

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North Carolina Dance Theatre in Residence presents an evening of innovative and exciting dance. World-premiere choreography will highlight an evening of the dramatic and fanciful in contemporary dance.

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Aleksey Igudesman and Richard Hyung-ki Joo are two classical musicians who have taken the world by storm with their unique and hilarious theatrical shows, which combine comedy with classical music and popular culture. In 2004, following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Victor Borge and Dudly Moore, they created their first groundbreaking show. Since then they have performed with major orchestras and played at festivals around the world. Their clips on YouTube, to date, have gathered over 15 million views.

$18.00


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Four-time Grammy Award and eight-time Juno Award (Canada’s highest music honor) winning pop and country singer-songwriter, activist and occasional actress k.d. lang, certainly helped to put the alternative in alt-country music in the late 1980s. The Western Canadian native launched her career with a blend of country-rock styling and playfully punk-like attitude. She has since expanded her celebrated singing style to pop, jazz and Brazilian, collaborating with musicians such as Roy Orbison, Tony Bennett, Elton John, Anne Murray, Bonnie Raitt and Jane Siberry.

$40.00

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Internationally recognized flutist Jim Walker and Free Flight bring classical jazz to the Amp. From Bach to The Beatles to Miles Davis, the jazz interpretations of Free Flight have delighted audiences for three decades.

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Vince Gill, singer, songwriter, producer, TV host and Country Music Hall of Fame member with a record-breaking 18 CMA Awards and 20 Grammy Awards stands as one of the most successful artists in the history of country music. He has sold over 26 million albums worldwide. His single “Threaten Me With Heaven” from his most recent album, Guitar Slinger, was recently nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song. This is the 41st career Grammy nomination for Gill. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this Country Music icon.

$40.00


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Straight No Chaser has taken Chautauqua and the nation by storm! We are thrilled to welcome them back to the Amp stage this season. They were originally formed over a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University. This male a cappella ensemble has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon with a massive fan base, more than 25 million views on YouTube, numerous national TV appearances, popular recordings and sold-out concerts across the U.S. and Canada. They take their music seriously but not themselves. They are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape. Do not miss the opportunity to experience this amazing ensemble.

$40.00


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